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Top 5 posts of 2013, as picked by you, the people!

Top 5 posts of 2013, as picked by you, the people!

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I write for you. It’s true. And these five blog posts below were the most popular ones in 2013, as the stats show. And you know what they say about statistics never lying! Some of these are a… Read More

V-log: Happy holidays and here’s to a bang-up 2014!

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Here’s my annual video greeting for all of you! I hope you enjoy your holiday season and get to unwind and recharge. Be good since #31in31 is starting soon! Also, I will be going a social media fast for… Read More

Your body: One of the most incredible things on earth…

Your body: One of the most incredible things on earth…

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I never cease to be amazed about what the body does and what it can do. Folks like my buddy Simon Donato doing self-sustained multi-day stage races all over the world and Ray Zahab’s 111-day running quest across the Sahara. Or something simple… Read More

How you feel is the great equalizer…

How you feel is the great equalizer…

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I spent a day spent at a local outdoor spa recently to take a bit of a break and let it all soak in. It made me think about why people go to those places and why some… Read More

Book review: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Book review: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

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You have control over everything that you do, right? Well you might and you might not… I listened to this great book recently. Some powerful stuff about how habits are created and how powerful they can be. It… Read More

Book review: Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes

Book review: Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes

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Who knows what a good calorie is anymore?!? This book really shows you not all calories are created equal. This book is very heavy on studies and research which is never a bad thing. I’m a bit of a… Read More

I love you Nova Scotia!

I love you Nova Scotia!

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I’ve always had a soft spot for the Maritimes, especially after spending four years in university there. The friendly people, the different locales and the amazing seafood. What is there not to like? This week took my appreciation… Read More

Do I know too much? I wonder…

Do I know too much? I wonder…

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The great thing about always having your nose in books is that you get to learn quite a bit. Trust me, it can also have a few drawbacks. Now it’s hard to justify having a beer on an… Read More

Book review: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Book review: The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

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I picked up this audiobook on the shelf on my beloved library a few weeks back as a “maybe if I had time” title. I’m glad I made time for this one. I was pleasantly surprised by this book…. Read More

What have I become? A motivational speaker?

What have I become? A motivational speaker?

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It sure seems that way… With my humble travels over the past few weeks it has me thinking about what I’ve become. This is quite debatable but for the most part all I do these days is to… Read More

V-log: I’m thankful for you!

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With this day being Thanksgiving in Canada, I wanted to highlight someone important in my life: You! I’m thankful everyday but I wanted to take some time today to thank all of you who listen/watch/follow/read/motivate/take part in my… Read More

My love for water…

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I don’t know exactly what it is with water but I love it. I definitely pick up what Brad Paisley is laying down (see video)! Maybe we’re attracted because water makes up almost 60% of the body? I… Read More

Are you a hard worker?

Are you a hard worker?

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Or a smart worker? I think most people would agree they are the former but what about the latter? I’m not saying you shouldn’t put your best effort forward, it’s just that effort alone doesn’t get you where… Read More

Book review: The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

Book review: The Four Agreements By Don Miguel Ruiz

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A friend suggested this book a while back. Although I still think the Ottawa Public Library is the best deal in town, it took a while for the book to get to me since it’s in high demand… Read More

Guest blog: Eco-friendly products and giveaway from terra20!

Guest blog: Eco-friendly products and giveaway from terra20!

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For this blog post, we partnered with Pamela and our friends at terra20 to provide you some information on their products for active folks and for an awesome contest for Ottawa-area residents: Athletes are especially conscious of what… Read More

5 somewhat unorthodox but easy ways to get a bit healthier…

5 somewhat unorthodox but easy ways to get a bit healthier…

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I’m all about getting healthier on a day-to-day basis. A lot of folks ask me for tips. The biggest problem is that we don’t have much time or appetite for change these days. The suggestions below are easy,… Read More

Some more healthy and easy recipes for you!

Some more healthy and easy recipes for you!

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I’m not a recipe guy and this isn’t a recipe blog but I get a lot of questions about them and they seemed to be quite popular so here are two more for you folks. I’ll start with… Read More

For every closed door a new one opens, right?

For every closed door a new one opens, right?

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I’ve had to close a few doors recently and it’s never fun. Saying no to someone or not coming through on your promises is one of the worst feelings in the world. I had to delay my trip… Read More

Is happiness really about yelling bingo?

Is happiness really about yelling bingo?

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I beg to differ… I’m not a huge fan of bingo and/or gambling so that doesn’t help. I do get my jollies in other ways though. I love feeling the rush after a good workout or a big… Read More

What is a #TweetUp?

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In my latest v-log, I answer the questions” What is a TweetUp?” since I’ve had it asked a lot recently. Looking forward to seeing some folks at the latest installment next Tuesday at Rama Lotus featuring one of… Read More

Coming back to Halifax for more fun. It’s gonna be Epic!

Coming back to Halifax for more fun. It’s gonna be Epic!

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A few items for today’s blog entry. No rest for the wicked, especially with the extra short week. I’m heading to Windsor on Friday to spread the Chi and catch up with some old and new friends. I… Read More

Hope you’re enjoying the unofficial start of the summer and golf season!

Hope you’re enjoying the unofficial start of the summer and golf season!

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Ah. Long weekends. Gotta love them! More time to do all the things we love, running, chores, golf, family time and R&R. Okay, maybe not chores. One thing I tried to concentrate on this weekend is to get… Read More

Can you say adventure? Looking forward to the next #TweetUp!

Can you say adventure? Looking forward to the next #TweetUp!

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It’s most anticipated Health & Fitness TweetUp ever in Ottawa! Well it’s the one I’m looking forward to the most. Well since the last one of course. We’re flying in Simon Donato from Alberta so we can hear… Read More

Where do you go to learn? Anywhere you want to!

Where do you go to learn? Anywhere you want to!

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For the most part, information is free these days. And it’s pretty accessible. There is not much you cannot learn from your laptop. As I already mentioned in a previous post, one of my favourite places is the… Read More

Water is a great teacher…

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It’s very humbling that water. It’s also makes it very hard to cheat. Ever tried to just muscle your way through the water? How long did you last? Since I started swimming Master’s again last month, I’ve really… Read More